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JOB POSTING:  Lower School Learning Support Specialist Assistant (1.0 FTE)

Full Time, Full Benefits

APPLY TO: Villa Academy OPEN DATE: May 16, 2022

Hiring Coordinator CLOSING DATE: until filled

JOB OVERVIEW

Villa Academy is seeking a Lower School Learning Support Specialist Assistant. Learning Support is designed to assist students who experience difficulty with some aspect of learning, thus affecting their academic growth. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Learning Support Specialist Assistant plays a vital role in teaching students of concern or with documented learning differences.  This person teaches strategies and specific skills to help students achieve academic success.  Primary responsibilities of the Learning Support Specialist Assistant include: 

• Provide a combination of small group intervention-based instruction and classroom push-in support for kindergarten through fifth grade students;
• Closely collaborate with the lower school learning support specialist and coordinate scheduling to support maximum student support across multiple grade levels;
• Facilitate classroom accommodations for qualified students; 
• Help proctor standardized testing accommodations for Lower School students; 
• Continually provide and seek out resources to assist students;
• Participate in grade level and division meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Successful school-based experience working with students experiencing a broad range of learning needs as well as a strong background in interventions for learning disabilities;

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Villa Academy;
• Desire to be part of a faith-based learning community;
• A commitment to cultural competence and an understanding of its important role in academic excellence and student preparation. Consistent with our unique history and ethos, Villa Academy is committed to building and fostering a richly diverse and inclusive school community;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and establish effective parent partnerships;
• Knowledge and application of instructional technology including document cameras, interactive whiteboards, web based learning software and Google apps.
• Excellent communication skills for working with students, parents, teachers, and outside professionals;
• Commitment to ongoing professional development;
• Ability to perform the job responsibilities of this position.

        APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

        Please provide, via email, the items below (preferably in one PDF document). 

• A cover letter, current resume with relevant educational experience, and three references

Villa Academy is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, national origin, marital status or disability.